Happy to be carrying one of our favourite kitchen tools!
Zest citrus, grate hard cheeses, hard spices, quick ginger or garlic paste? This is the tool for you!
This version includes a no fuss, easy to grip & wash hard plastic handle.
The Atoma Diamond plate #140 grit is the gold standard for whetstone flattening. It removes material extremely quickly and allows you to flatten your stones with relative ease. While other synthetic truing stones will abrade and wear over time they will tend to lose their flatness especially quickly when truing exceptionally wonky stones. The Atoma in comparison is mounted on a solid aluminum block that will remain flat through all the highs and lows you throw at it! They are also great for repairs as they can very quickly remove steel from a knife. We wouldn't make a habit of using it to sharpen knives though as doing so will pull diamonds off the surface making it less and less effective as a flattening or sharpening tool. Should you wear out your diamond plate, you can peel off the diamond pad and replace it down the road when that time comes.#140 is quite coarse and will leave DEEP scratches when thinning, it is not recommended to thin a knife unless you have an adequate progression of stones to work out those scratches. It is sometimes stated that the #140 will leave the surface of your stone too rough, though unless working on razors, we've not noticed it to be an issue, nothing a quick kiss with a nagura won't fix if you are though!
The brushes are made from sustainable and biodegradable palm fibres and are fantastic for cleaning veg, and cast iron or carbon steel pans, cutting boards, and anything else that requires some elbow grease that would be damaged by a steel wool or scouring pad. *Not to be used with non-stick pans*
For almost 200 years, authenticity, passion and commitment have been the values at the core of de Buyer's business, knowledge and expertise. As the original carbon steel producers, we hold ourselves to a standard unlike anyone else. As their most well known and best selling product, Mineral B Carbon Steel line pans have become staples in professional kitchens around the world. Highly praised by chef's and dedicated home cooks alike, they will tell you it is a must have in your collection.Made of 99% iron and 1% carbon, De Buyers carbon steel pans are as slippery as a brand new nonstick with better sear and no synthetic coating. They come with a beeswax finish to prevent oxidation.
Durable – Carbon steel is extremely strong and shock resistant. Our Mineral B pans come with a lifetime warranty.
Safe – Compared to many other materials, steel is safe to handle and work with in the kitchen every time.
Green – No synthetic coating for completely natural cooking.
Induction Ready - Can be used on gas, electric or induction cooktops
*avoid cooking with acidic foods in carbon steel as it strips the seasoning
*can be used in the oven but only at maximum 400F for 15 min
Before your first use you must:
Scrub down pan with hot water and soap, removing all beeswax
Scrub with non abrasive scrub brush to avoid damaging the pan
Place on burner on low to fully dry
Immediately start the seasoning process
Happy to be carrying one of our favourite kitchen tools!
Zest citrus, grate hard cheeses, hard spices, quick ginger or garlic paste? This is the tool for you.
This version is the no fuss, no handle, all business microplane.
For almost 200 years, authenticity, passion and commitment have been the values at the core of de Buyer's business, knowledge and expertise. As the original carbon steel producers, we hold ourselves to a standard unlike anyone else. As their most well known and best selling product, Mineral B Carbon Steel line pans have become staples in professional kitchens around the world. Highly praised by chef's and dedicated home cooks alike, they will tell you it is a must have in your collection. The difference between the regular and pro series is the handle, The pro series features a handle that is oven safe at any temperature for any duration of cooking.Made of 99% iron and 1% carbon, De Buyers carbon steel pans are as slippery as a brand new nonstick with better sear and no synthetic coating. They come with a beeswax finish to prevent oxidation.
Durable – Carbon steel is extremely strong and shock resistant. Our Mineral B pans come with a lifetime warranty.
Safe – Compared to many other materials, steel is safe to handle and work with in the kitchen every time.
Green – No synthetic coating for completely natural cooking.
Induction Ready - Can be used on gas, electric or induction cooktops
*avoid cooking with acidic foods in carbon steel as it strips the seasoning
*This Pan is completely oven safe at any temperature.
Before your first use you must:
Scrub down pan with hot water and soap, removing all beeswax
Scrub with non abrasive scrub brush to avoid damaging the pan
Place on burner on low to fully dry
Immediately start the seasoning process
Be sure to add this to your cart with the purchase of a knife and handle if you wish for it to be installed, without it we'll just send the handle in the box!Adds 1-5 days to shipping estimate.
The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!A 1000 grit stone is our first recommended stone in everyones kit, its coarse enough to cut in a relatively dull knife, and fine enough that with lightened up hand pressure you can polish your edge up enough to be able to shave your arm hair! Remember, if you can't achieve great sharpness on a 1000 grit stone, your technique needs adjusting, or you should have started on a coarser grit stone if your knife was already too far gone to be brought back to life on a 1000, before a higher grit stone will help you!Dimensions : 210mmx70mmx20mm
Material: Ceramic
Dimension: 206 x 73 x 23mm (8.11 x 2.87x 0.91")
Weight: 630g (22.2oz)
Grit: #3000
The Suehiro Ouka is a great middle grit soaking stone from the same line as the Suehiro Rika #5000.
If you already have 1000 and 5000 grit stones this may be a little redundant but can be a great bridge to go between something like a 700 or 1000 to an 8000 for edge work or a fantastic stone to finish your knives on to maintain some tooth. We also feel that this is a perfect stone to touch up an edge when a full sharpening progression isn't needed.
For bevel work we've found the Ouka to feel very similar to the Rika,soft and very smooth with a good amount of mud. The stone cuts quickly and can provide a nice contrast between your cladding and core steel.
*Only fit for the Zuiun line form Seki Kanetsugu
These Sayas are designed to protect your knife while being stored in drawers, knife rolls or anywhere else they could possibly be damaged. These sayas are designed to specifically fit the Zuiun line from Seki Kanetsugu.
Used to quickly and easily remove fish scales from whole fish.
Two sized available with the following dimensions :
SML - Length : 17.5 (7")
Weight : 63 grams (2.3 ounces)
LRG - Length : 20 cm (8")
Weight : 96 grams (3.4 ounces)
Made in Japan
Super happy to have these stones at the shop! The Kitayama #8000 is a soft splash and go stone that can be used to achieve a silky smooth edge or to polish your bevels to a glossy kasumi. Fun stone to experiment with, you can achieve some great results with this one and the feedback is fantastic.
Dimensions: 205x75x25mm
The Atoma Diamond plate #400 grit is the gold standard for whetstone flattening. It removes material extremely quickly and allows you to flatten your stones with relative ease. While other synthetic truing stones will abrade and wear over time they will tend to lose their flatness especially quickly when truing exceptionally wonky stones. The Atoma in comparison is mounted on a solid aluminum block that will remain flat through all the highs and lows you throw at it!They are also great for repairs as they can very quickly remove steel from a knife. We wouldn't make a habit of using it to sharpen knives though as doing so will pull diamonds off the surface making it less and less effective as a flattening or sharpening tool. Should you wear out your diamond plate, you can peel off the diamond pad and replace it down the road when that time comes.While it will cut a bit slower than the #140, it will leave a smoother finish on the stone as is what we usually use to flatten our higher grit stones of around #5000 and up or to kick up a quick slurry on a natural stone.
The Suehiro Debado MD whetstones are splash and go stones with fantastic feedback and cutting speed. The generous size makes these great for working with larger knives.
These stones are much harder and slower wearing than the Cerax series and they don't kick up much mud like softer stones which makes them great for keeping clean and monitoring your work.
#1000 Grit
225x90x27mm
MD-100
Blade Length
170 mm
Total Length
315 mm
Steel
ATS314 Stainless
Handle
Stabilized Birch Wood
Ferrule
N/A
Rockwell
61
Height Spine to heel
46 mm
Width at Spine
2 mm
Weight
119 grams
Bevel
Double (50/50)
The Blacksmith
Ryusen Hamono is another fantastic maker working out of Echizen City. They fully embrace the tradition of the region and take great pride in every step of the knife making process. They produce knives with excellent fit & finish, and sharpness that are absolutely beautiful to look at and hold. Winners of numerous design awards and supporters of the Japanese national team at the Bocuse D'or their knives are popular with professional chef's and home cooks alike.
The Knife
From The Ryusen Hamono Website...
"— Fine product with the warmth of natural wood, functionality and grace —This Japanese modern kitchen knife combining a blade where beautiful patterns stand out with a Japanese-style octagonal handle is also a popular model in overseas countries.High-quality ATS314 steel, which provides amazing sharpness and is commonly used for knives, barber/hairdressing scissors and other cutting tools, is used for the blade core. The blade is made of this core ATS314 steel and 63-layer stainless steel sandwiching the core, and was forged with the traditional Ryusen forging technique. It is a top-end blade achieving long-lasting sharpness and an elegant design.The octagonal Japanese-style handle is made of curly maple, characterized by its natural color tone, providing a gentle texture and grip. Octagonal handles have long been popular not only because the number eight is considered lucky in Japan, but also they are easy to grip.
The elegant and warm feel and design provided by the natural wood come to fit the user's hand neatly with long use. Since this is a refined kitchen knife with long-lasting excellent sharpness, beauty and ease of use, it is perfect not only for everyday cooking, but also as a gift for your close friends."
The Shape
The Bunka is a mid sized prep machine that is as versatile as it is cool! The K-tip or reverse tanto brings the tip closer to the board making them great for intricate tip work and usually means a flatter profile which is great for chopping or push cutting and makes it a more viable (though still limited by length) slicer. These knives are great for home cooks uncomfortable with larger knives or smaller workspaces, and are great for professionals looking for something a little more compact to reduce the fatigue of longer use sessions for busy prep days!
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
This 6000 grit stone is great to finish your edges on carbon or powdered stainless steel knives. It leaves a nicely polished edge and with lots of elbow grease can be used to polish bevels. Being a splash and go stone, its super quick to hone your knives every few days without setting up a soaking basin and keep your knives razor sharp, and away from the lower grit stones for longer. While I don't always recommend taking German steels up to this high of a grit, this #6000 is an exception and leaves surprisingly good edges on such knives, be sure not to spend too long on them or you might polish all the tooth out!
Dimensions 215x72x25mm
While they aren't necessary for the sharpening process they sure make the experience a whole lot more enjoyable. This stone holder gets the whetstone you're using to sharpen your knives up off the surface you're working on giving you much more space for you knuckles. The rubber feet are also quite sticky and keep your whetstone from sliding around on even the most slippery of surfaces.
Easily Adjustable by using the screws to tighten against the whetstone and fits every stone we've ever used it with even the monstrous Kikuichi stone we carry. Made from heavy duty stainless steel we treat the one's we use at the shop with less respect than we should and they still perform beautifully and will last a lifetime.
